NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey sausage

1 oz dry chickpea ziti

0.5 cup sugar-free marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.25 oz part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small individual-sized baking dish.

• 2

  Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest, ensuring it stays al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula.

• 4

  Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet once the sausage is nearly browned, then stir in the sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 5

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and toss until just wilted, then remove from heat.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and return it to the pot, stirring in the sausage mixture and the marinara sauce until well combined.

• 7

  Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with small dollops of the ricotta cheese.

• 8

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.

• 9

  Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.